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Timberwolves come home in a big hole dug by the relentless Thunder and their poise, precision

Timberwolves come home in a big hole dug by the relentless Thunder and their poise, precision

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The newest NBA MVP put his head down and dribbled toward the basket, an attempt by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to lunge past one of the league's best perimeter defenders midway through the fourth quarter of another decisive victory by
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Edwards scores 32, but Thunder beat Timberwolves 118-103, go up 2-0 in Western Conference finals

Edwards scores 32, but Thunder beat Timberwolves 118-103, go up 2-0 in Western Conference finals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Anthony Edwards vowed to be more aggressive. The Minnesota Timberwolves' All-Star guard was held to 18 points on 13 shots in a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
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Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visit Minnesota with 2-0 series lead

Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -3.5; over/under is 217.
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Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder overwhelm Timberwolves again, win 118-103 for 2-0 West finals lead

Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder overwhelm Timberwolves again, win 118-103 for 2-0 West finals lead

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points a day after being named the NBA's MVP , and the Oklahoma City Thunder overwhelmed the Minnesota Timberwolves again, winning 118-103 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conf
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Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder overwhelm Timberwolves again, win 118-103 for 2-0 West finals lead

Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder overwhelm Timberwolves again, win 118-103 for 2-0 West finals lead

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points a day after being named the NBA's MVP , and the Oklahoma City Thunder overwhelmed the Minnesota Timberwolves again, winning 118-103 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conf
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Liberty make record 19 3-pointers in 99-74 win over Sky

CHICAGO (AP) — Led by Natasha Cloud with four 3-pointers and 18 points, the defending champion New York Liberty broke the WNBA regular-season record by making 19 3s in a 99-74 victory over the Chicago Sky on Thursday night.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA MVP win was a moment that Steve Nash - Canada's first MVP - savored

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA MVP win was a moment that Steve Nash - Canada's first MVP - savored

Watching fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be announced as this season's NBA MVP left Steve Nash brimming with pride. And then the moment got better.
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David Adelman promoted to full-time Nuggets coach after leading team to conference semifinals

David Adelman promoted to full-time Nuggets coach after leading team to conference semifinals

DENVER (AP) — Josh Kroenke didn't need to look far to find the next head coach of the Denver Nuggets. All he had to do was take a short stroll from his office.
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Tyrese Haliburton's father cuts loose at Indy bar as son hits tying shot to help Pacers beat Knicks

Tyrese Haliburton's father cuts loose at Indy bar as son hits tying shot to help Pacers beat Knicks

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton's father cut loose at an Indianapolis bar Wednesday night, when his son hit the tying jumper at the end of regulation to cap a furious comeback and the Pacers beat the New York Knicks in overtime in Game 1 of the
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Nash: 'Amazing' that fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is NBA MVP

Nash: 'Amazing' that fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is NBA MVP

Nearly a month ago, Hall of Fame basketball player Steve Nash reached out to Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander simply to tell him how much he admires his game. Now, they are the only two Canadians to ever win the NBA MVP award.
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